BREAKING NEWS : ARMED MEN ATTACK JAIL IN PUNJAB, FREE KHALISTANI MILITANTS

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http://www.hindustantimes.com/punja...link-police/story-0WmbPVDBJWyO4kQwzCLlQI.html
A senior intelligence official stated that the motive behind Sodhi’s “great love” for explosives is not clear yet but his Facebook profile in which he is shown playing with sword and practising hitting kicks is confusing the probe.
Updated: Jun 02, 2017 22:27 IST

A bomb squad and cops checking material allegedly meant to make explosives at Rajatvir Singh Sodhi’s house in Patiala on Friday, June 2. (Bharat Bhushan/HT)

With recovery of more explosive material from the house of techie Rajatvir Sigh Sodhi in Patiala on Friday, the Punjab Police are apprehending “strong chances” of his links with the Khalistani module busted in the state last month.

Even as the senior police officials at the police headquarters are tight-lipped over Sodhi’s suspected links with radicals, the recovery of material used in bombs belies his family’s claims that the youth, who was found dead at his house on Thursday, was under mental stress because of strained relationship with a girl. His father Harpreet Singh has been arrested and remanded in five-day police remand.

The police team on Thursday found Rajatvir’s body lying in pool of blood on the first floor of his house. He and his father were on police’s radar following information related to their illegal activities.

“Any terror link in the case can be established only after scrutiny of Sodhi’s Facebook account, laptop and mobile recovered from his room, which we have sent for forensic examination. Nothing can be stated yet,” said Patiala DIG Dr Sukhchain Singh Gill.

Material allegedly meant to make explosives at Rajatvir Singh Sodhi’s house in Patiala. (Bharat Bhushan/HT)

Rajatvir’s father Harpreet Singh in police custody at the districts court in Patiala on Friday, June 2. (Bharat Bhushan/HT)

A senior intelligence official stated that the motive behind Sodhi’s “great love” for explosives is not clear yet but his Facebook profile in which he is shown playing with sword and practising hitting kicks is confusing the probe.

“At the same time, in his room there were pictures of goddess Lakshmi and Sikh Gurus too. Their family members also do not have any doubtful history or past links with the radicals,” said a top intelligence functionary from Chandigarh.

Sources said a special team of bomb disposal squad of the Punjab Police, which was sent to Patiala to dispose of the bombs, has been given the task to compare the explosives recovered from Sodhi’s house with those used in the bomb blast at Maur in Bathinda district on January 31 ahead of the assembly polls. A cooker that did not explode was also recovered from the blast sight.

Meanwhile, the police recovered around dozen more bombs, including two live pipe bombs, bottles of sulphur, potassium, ethanol, urea, timers, remote-controlled toy vehicles, utensils, wires, used mobile phones, a laptop, syringes and play station remotes from his room.

“It appears that Rajatvir exploded bombs with some pressure mechanism,” said a member of the bomb squad team.

Patiala senior superintendent of police (SSP) S Bhoopati said bank accounts of Rajatvir, his father and other family members were being checked.

The police also questioned Rajatvir’s mother Kiranjit Kaur who reportedly claimed that her son never allowed her and other family members to enter into his room.

“And whenever they asked him about his doings, he warned them of dire consequences if they tried to enter his room. Rajatvir not even allowed them to come near his room,” a police officer said.

(With inputs by Ravinder Vasudeva in Chandigarh)

 

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/3-terror-suspects-held-in-punjab/article18718560.ece

Have links with outfit backed by Pakistan’s ISI.
Punjab Police on Sunday said it has arrested three men having direct links with Pakistan’s ISI-backed outfit — the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), who were trained to carry out terror attacks.

The police in a statement released here, said the three arrested suspects — Gurdial Singh, Jagroop Singh and Satwinder Singh had been trained and tasked to carry out terror attacks and target various anti-Sikh individuals by Pakistan-based ISYF chief Lakhbir Rode.

According to the Punjab police, Gurdial hails from Road Majara, Garhshankar in Hoshiarpur district while both Jagroop and Satiwinder are residents of Chandpur Rurki, in Pojewal, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district.


Weapons recovered
“A .32 bore pistol, with one magazine and 10 cartridges and a .38 bore revolver, with seven cartridges, was recovered from the suspects,” said the police. The police said that while Gurdial and Jagroop were arrested from their native homes, Satwinder was arrested at a checkpoint close to his village in Pojewal in Balachaur.

Booked under Arms Act
“The suspects – were nabbed after a meticulous intelligence-led operation of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district police and have been booked under Section 121,121A, 120B of the IPC, Section 25,54 and 59 of the Arms Act and Section 15, 16, 17 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities Act,” said the police.

The police claimed that Gurdial was the chief operative of this terror module and had met Rode several times during his visits to Pakistan as part of religious jathas (groups) in the last 6-7 years.

 

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Prime Minister's Office
29-October, 2017 11:40 IST
English rendering of the text of PM’s ‘Mann ki Baat’ programme on All India Radio on 29.10.2017

My dear countrymen, we’ll celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti on the 4th of November. Guru Nanak Dev ji is not only the first guru of Sikhs; he’s guru to the entire world. He envisioned the welfare of all humanity and considered all castes to be equal. He stressed on women empowerment and respect for women. Guru Nanak Dev ji undertook a 28 thousand kilometre journey on foot and throughout the journey spread the message of true humanity. He entered into a dialogue with people and showed them the path of truth, sacrifice & dedication. He advocated the message of equality in society, not through mere words but through concrete endeavour. He ran a LANGAR which sowed the seeds of the spirit of service amongst fellow beings. Partaking of LANGAR together created a feeling of unity & oneness in people. Guru Nanak Dev ji voiced three messages for a meaningful, fulfilling life- Chant the name of the Almighty, work hard and help the needy. In order to convey his ideals, Guru Nanak Dev ji composed the Gurbani. Come 2019, we are going to celebrate the 550th PRAKASH VARSH of Guru Nanak Dev ji. Come, let us try & advance on the path of his ideals & teachings.

 

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President's Secretariat
03-November, 2017 17:58 IST
President’s greetings on the eve of birthday of Guru Nanak

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, has sent his greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of birthday of Guru Nanak Devji.

In a message, the President has said, “On the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, I extend my heartiest greetings to all, and especially to all the brothers and sisters of the Sikh community in India and abroad.

Guru Nanak Dev gave us an enlightened message of peace, harmony and of the unity of all human beings. He stood against exploitation and atrocity, and dedicated himself to the service and welfare of the underprivileged. As encapsulated in the Japji, his teachings about love and faith, truth and sacrifice, and moral conduct have eternal spiritual value. He epitomises the quest for equality of all men and women, and universal, humanist values.

On this day, may each one of us endeavour to use Guru Nanak’s noble teachings in our daily lives and work to strengthen the sense of oneness, fraternity and mutual goodwill in our society”.

 

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Prime Minister's Office
04-November, 2017 09:32 IST
PM bows to Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, on Guru Nanak Jayanti


The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has bowed to Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, on Guru Nanak Jayanti

"On Guru Nanak Jayanti we bow to the venerable Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and recall his noble thoughts", the Prime Minister said.

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Written by KAMALDEEP SINGH BRAR | Amritsar | Published:November 4, 2017 5:04 am

http://indianexpress.com/article/in...d-to-rivalry-between-2-gangsters-ats-4921757/

According to sources, Vipin Sharma was the fourth victim of the ongoing rivalry between two gangsters —Shubam and Simranjit Singh alias Bablu.

The Anti-Terror Squad (ATS)’s investigation report suggested that the murder of Vipin Sharma, president of the Amritsar unit of Hindu Sangharsh Sena, was linked to the rivalry between two gangsters in Amritsar. Two unidentified persons shot Sharma in Bharat Nagar at Batala road in Amritsar on Monday afternoon. Hindu right wing bodies had alleged that Khalistani militants were behind the murder.

However, according to sources, Sharma was the fourth victim of the ongoing rivalry between two gangsters —Shubam and Simranjit Singh alias Bablu.

Shubam, a member of Jaggu gang, had allegedly killed Sukhdev Singh, father of gangster Bablu and aide Raju on July 25, 2016. In retaliation, Bablu allegedly killed Shubam’s father and suspended police head constable Baljinder Singh Kalu on October 4, 2017.

Shubam had suspected that Sharma was a close aide of Bablu and was indirectly involved in the murder of his father. To avenge his father’s death he allegedly killed him.

Sources said that police have gathered enough evidence to support its theory behind murder of Sharma. Inspector General of Police (ATS) Kunwar Vijay Partap Singh had denied any terror link in murder on Thursday. DGP Arora is supposed to make the report official on Saturday.

“Unfortunately, the Chief Minister attributed unsubstantiated motive against the Sikhs immediately after the killing of a Hindu leader in Amritsar, when his government’s senior Punjab police officer revealed that Sharma was shot dead by the gangsters out of rivalry,” said Khushhal Singh, General Secretary, Kendri Sri Guru Singh Sabha, in a statement issued here Friday.

 

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The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady visiting PBG Regimental Gurudwara, on the occasion of birthday celebration of Guru Nanak Devji, at President’s Estate, in New Delhi on November 04, 2017.

 

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Damage already done .

 

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Did the ISI have a hand in this. Hmmmm.
2nd front opening up soon.

 

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Did the ISI have a hand in this.

Hand in what? Something happened?

 

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Hand in what? Something happened?

Its the ISI who know what hand was where doing what to whom whenever however .......

 

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Khalistan / Kashmir Azadi sath sath

 

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India must stop Sikh persecution.

 

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Director General of Police Suresh Arora and other police officers with motorcycles allegedly used in the killings, in Ludhiana on Friday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/shera-involved-in-7-killings-cops/495844.html
Posted at: Nov 11, 2017, 1:07 AM; last updated: Nov 11, 2017, 1:07 AM (IST)
Shera involved in 7 killings: Cops
Was influenced by KLF militant Mintoo, whom he met in Italy when he was 18


Nikhil Bhardwaj

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, November 10

Sharpshooter Hardeep Singh Shera (21), who was arrested in Fatehgarh Sahib today and later taken toMoga for questioning, was involved in seven targeted killings in Punjab over the past year and a half, the police have said.

Shera’s uncle (taaya) adopted him when he completed Class V. He sent Shera to Italy, where he studied up to Class VIII. “After completing Class VIII, Shera started pursuing a diploma in electronics in Italy. During this time, he met KLF militant Harminder Singh Mintoo when he was 18 years old. Mintoo influenced Shera to work for Khalistan. During a series of meetings, Mintoo shared his Skype number with Shera. They remained in touch,” a senior police officer told The Tribune.

The police said Shera and Ramandeep Singh alias Canadian, who was arrested on Tuesday, were assigned the task of killings to spread communal tension in the state.

On January 19, 2016, Ramandeep and Shera went to an RSS shakha in Ludhiana’s Kidwai Nagar to kill a worker of the Sangh . Shera was driving a motorcycle, while Ramandeep riding pillion opened fire. He, however, missed the target. On February 3, 2016, they went to shoot Shiv Sena’s Amit Arora.

Ramandeep again missed the target. “Since Ramandeep was missing targets, Shera decided to hone his shooting skills. He brought a Swiss-made air pistol from Italy. In a few months, he became perfect,” the police added.

The targets

Hardeep Singh Shera allegedly shot dead the following persons over the past year and a half.

April 23, 2016: Shiv Sena leader Durga Prasad Gupta shot dead in Khanna

August 6: RSS leader Brig Jagdish Gagneja (retd) shot at in Jalandhar; died a month later

January 14, 2017: Amit Sharma, district president of the Sri Hindu Takht, shot dead outside Durga Mata Temple in Ludhiana

February 25: Dera Sacha Sauda follower Satpal Sharma and his son Ramesh killed at a Naam Charcha Ghar in Ludhiana

July 15: Pastor Sultan Masih murdered outside a church in Ludhiana

October 17: RSS leader Ravinder Gosain shot dead at Basti Jodhewal in Ludhiana After every killing, Shera used to leave the country, the police said.

He left for Italy on August 12, 2016, days after firing at Brig Jagdish Gagneja (retd)

 

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/key-accused-in-punjab-killings-held/article20117141.ece
CHANDIGARH, November 10, 2017 23:47 IST
Updated: November 10, 2017 23:47 IST

Police see ISI conspiracy
The Punjab police on Friday said it had arrested the key assailant involved in the targeted killings in the State, including the murder of RSS leader Brig. Gagneja (retd.).

He is the fifth suspect to be held in connection with the murder of seven RSS, Shiv Sena and Dera Sacha Sauda leaders in 2016-17.

Director General of Police Suresh Arora said the police had also traced the handlers of the suspects, who were part of a larger conspiracy designed and perpetrated by Pakistan’s ISI.

“Role of the Khalistani Liberation Force in the conspiracy is also being investigated. Though it is too early to share details, the funding of the module from foreign sources has been confirmed,” he said.

Mr. Arora said the fifth accused was identified as Hardeep Singh, a resident of Majri Kihnewali village in Fategharh Sahib. He reportedly worked in cohorts with Ramandeep Singh, a resident of Chuharwal in Ludhiana to execute the murders. “While Ramandeep was held on Wednesday, Hardeep Singh was arrested this morning (Friday) from Fatehgarh Sahib town,” he said.

The three other accused arrested earlier are Jimmy Singh, a Jammu resident; Jagtar Singh Johal alias Jaggi, a U.K. national; and Dharmender alias Guggni, hailing from Meharban in Ludhiana.

“With these arrests, the police have also unravelled the mystery behind the two attacks on RSS shakhas and the firing on Amit Arora, a Ludhiana-based Hindu leader. Five incidents of targeted killings took place between April 2016 and February 2017, while two took place in July and October 2017,” he added.

Mr. Arora said the modus operandi of the accused was to target RSS leaders to create communal disharmony in Punjab. “They did proper recce before hitting the target. In the case of Brig. Gagneja, the accused went to Jalandhar three times before the final assault. They always wore masks to hide their identity from CCTV cameras and would destroy their clothes after every killing,” he said.